Nkwerre Population 2026

Nkwerre has a population of 62,973, making it the #164 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Imo State. It is about 244× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

Location of Nkwerre (capital Abuja shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

62,973

Rank in Nigeria

#164

Coordinates

5.76°N, 7.10°E

~179 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

369 km

229 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Imo State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Owerri	545,000	#27
Okigwe	115,499	#96
Oguta	21,639	#214

Cities near Nkwerre

Uga64,179 people · ~20 km away
Okigwe115,499 people · ~28 km away
Ihiala83,265 people · ~29 km away
Igbo-Ukwu75,224 people · ~30 km away
Owerri545,000 people · ~32 km away
Oguta21,639 people · ~33 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nkwerre?

Nkwerre has a population of 62,973 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #164 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Nkwerre in?

Nkwerre is located in Imo State, Nigeria.

Is Nkwerre the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 369 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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